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Toronto's best choice in craft beer and comfort food can be found in the casual, charming cellar of a historic building in the St. Lawrence Market area. Featuring the biggest selection of Canadian craft brews on tap, an all Ontario VQA wine list, art, indie music, board games, and pool tables, C’est What has true local flavour. As the city's original craft beer and wine restaurant C’est What has consistently preached from the book of local and since first opening it’s doors in 1988 and is a proud Canadian cultural ambassador. Founder George MIlbrandt says: “We believe that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well. It is our passion for what we do that keeps us showing up for work every day.
PRICE RANGE
US$10 - US$16
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, Canadian, Gastropub, Beer restaurants
FEATURES
Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Live Music, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

I would have never gone down the steps if I hadn’t checked it out on Tripadvisor, but I’m very glad we did. Great selection of beers and some very nice versions of poutine, a genuine pub feel to the whole place. Top of my list...next time I’m in Toronto!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

When there due to TripAdvisor reviews. Hard to find as TripAdvisor map location is 15mins away. Google maps got us there, but it was being refurbished, and we were directed to a yard down an alleyway. Food was good, and the surroundings not so much....But as I say, the pub was being refurbished.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 20, 2023

I had a canadian cream coffee and caesar classic. Both were well made. The staff were attentive and kind. Highly recommend for classic Canadian cocktail.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed August 16, 2023

I've been going back to C'est What for over thirty years. Decent pub food though not the most "gastropub" ever. Excellent rotating beer selection with several beers on cask at all times. And, best of all, friendly knowledgeable staff.

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 6, 2023

Excellent food. The server was great gave good recommendations. Just the right amount of visits to our table. Made a fresh pot of coffee for my Irish coffee.

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 3, 2023 via mobile

Great place. Super friendly, beer was good and food was lovely. We didn’t want anything over the top on our first night in Toronto and C’est What was spot on.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 18, 2023

Great food and drinks. Friendly and helpful staff. Very helpful with questions around dietary needs and was accommodating.

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Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 16, 2023

First time back to Pappillon since the beginning of the pandemic. One of our favourite diningrooms where the food is always good and the staff is very attentive!

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Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 2, 2023

We had a large group in closed off area. Appetizers were delicious and bar tender (didn't get his name) was most accomodating and pleasant

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Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed January 29, 2023

Great vegan restaurant on Queen St. Lots of choices and good alternatives to meat. Only note is if you like thicker smoothie bowls with granola they could be thicker and make sure to double check it has granola if that's what you like. Small spot...so very attentive staff and very friendly. Would recommend would definitely come again!More

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Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 22, 2023 via mobile

Amazing craft beers with proper cask ale which was very good The poutine was amazing as was the bison burger The fireplace and service all good Reasonable prices

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 16, 2023

It was a Saturday evening, so it was busy, but the wait staff were great. Took time to give us solid beer recommendations. Very relaxing and cozy.

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Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 15, 2023

Planned to come downtown early to play some pool before dinner reservations. Underground, cozy environment with three pool tables. It was busy for a cold Saturday afternoon, attracting people of all ages. This place is an institution, always great craft beers on tap, sat by...the gorgeous stone fireplace while we waited for our pool table to come available. Anna and other staff were attentive and personable. Will be back!More

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Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 11, 2022

We found this place via Tripadvisor and what a lovely place it is. You enter via doors that lead you down the stairs where you are met by the attentive staff who show you to a table. Good choice of beers.

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Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 11, 2022

C'est What has been my local pub for nigh on thirty years. It's a proper pub; cosy, great beer selection including several on cask and friendly/knowledgeable staff. The food is decent though not exactly "gastropub" but they don't charge "gastropub" prices so fair enough!

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Date of visit: December 2022
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C'est What? is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4